Newton Burgoland Village Profile

The village of Newton Burgoland is in the parish of Swepstone about two miles from Ibstock and four miles from Market Bosworth. It is surrounded by farmland and provides the perfect rural lifestyle .

HISTORY

The village boasts one of the oldest pubs in Leicestershire, The Belper Arms, which dates back to 1290 when it was a wayside inn called the Shepherd and Shepherdess. The village was noted as an agricultural settlement called Neutone in the Domesday Book and has changed relatively little since that time. Since the Industrial Revolution the villagers, if not involved with agriculture, have worked in the hosiery industry and since the 19th Century in the mining industry based around nearby Measham. Sadly neither of these industries survive today and so villagers tend to work in the nearby centres of Leicester and Ashby de la Zouch. The village has also had some interesting characters living there and in 1863, it was recorded that the village had its own hermit. Strictly speaking, as the hermit lived in a cottage in the middle of the village, the definition of hermit does not really apply, but he used to keep the villagers amused by hanging effigies of religious leaders, who had annoyed him, on a homemade gallows!

The village in 2010 has a village shop and three pubs and the village is surrounded by towns and villages that boast football, tennis, cricket and rugby teams. There are also Brownie/Guide and Cub/Scout groups locally. The area is serviced each fortnight by the mobile library, however Market Bosworth also provides a well stocked library with internet access.

RESTAURANT.

Newton Burgoland is well placed for gastropubs and restaurants. It’s own Belper Arms has a very good reputation for good food and slightly further afield are the vast choice of eating places in Market Bosworth and Ashby

MARKET BOSWORTH
Market Bosworth is without doubt one of the most popular places to live in West Leicestershire.

There is a fantastic sense of community which is reflected in the rich and varied activities organised in the town.

Market Bosworth is steeped in history and is probably best known for the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses fought on the 22nd August 1485, when Richard became the last King of England to die on the field of battle. The historic market place, at the centre of the town, is surrounded by interesting speciality shops, cafes and restaurants and hosts a bustling weekly market and a , monthly Farmers Market. There are many beautiful walks around the town which also has a large country park and a water park.

EVENTS

Market Bosworth Festival A series of cultural events including classical concerts, an open art exhibition and outdoor pop concert take place in June each year, However, the organising committee are now extending this to include various events throughout the year.